Running To Win
Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer
Running the race of life is hard. But with the Bible front and center and a heart to encourage, Pastor Erwin Lutzer presents clear Bible teaching, helping you make it across the finish line. Since 2011, this 25-minute program has provided a Godward focus and features listeners’ questions.
Most Recent Episodes
Thunder From Sinai – Part 1 of 2
God gave to Moses the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. More than just rules, God’s law reveals God’s nature—and exposes ours. Pastor Lutzer explores three transformative insights into why God gave us His law. What if we could see God’s holiness and our brokenness with absolute clarity?
July 1, 2025 ListenDeveloping A Support System– Part 2 of 2
When times are good, it’s easy to rely on ourselves. But when calamity strikes, we need a support system. In this message from Jeremiah 17, Pastor Lutzer shows three resources we have in drought times: God’s Word, God’s presence, and God’s people. Are we connecting with fellow believers so that we can all bear fruit together?
June 30, 2025 ListenDeveloping A Support System– Part 1 of 2
There comes a time in the decline of a nation when God will no longer delay judgment—that’s when true suffering begins. To endure times of hardship, we need to have a support system in place. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers guidance from Jeremiah, who saw times like ours coming. How should believers live when the really hard times come?
June 27, 2025 ListenFaith At The Breaking Point – Part 3 of 3
Every believer faces the ultimate question of what they would sacrifice rather than deny their faith. During the great tribulation, Satan’s rage will come against God’s people. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers a prayer to renounce fear—even fear of persecution. Do we have the same victorious faith that has sustained martyrs throughout history?
June 26, 2025 ListenFaith At The Breaking Point – Part 2 of 3
When the antichrist amasses comprehensive authority, there will be one world religion and economy. During that tribulation, there will be Christians who refuse to worship the antichrist—and be martyred because of it. In this message from Revelation 13, Pastor Lutzer explains how to stand firm in trials. So, how will those saints overcome?
June 25, 2025 ListenFaith At The Breaking Point – Part 1 of 3
What would it take for us to deny our faith? Scripture foretells a future global persecution under the antichrist, similar to what many Christians face in parts of the Muslim world today. In this message, Pastor Lutzer examines how believers might endure the ultimate test of faith when facing death. God has given us spiritual resources to sustain us.
June 24, 2025 ListenPreparing For The Day Of Calamity – Part 2 of 2
To trust in riches is to trust in a vapor that passes away. What if our money is of no value on that final day of judgment? In this message from the book of James, Pastor Lutzer identifies key lessons about wealth, knowing the Judge stands at the door. Everything we possess belongs to God and could be reclaimed by Him at any moment.
June 23, 2025 ListenPreparing For The Day Of Calamity – Part 1 of 2
Our relationship with money reveals our true spiritual condition. One day, all that gives us security, including our money, will vanish. In this message from the book of James, Pastor Lutzer unveils five dangers surrounding wealth. What of our financial decisions would change if we truly believed it’s all from God?
June 20, 2025 ListenThe Desert, The Devil, And You – Part 2 of 2
Sometimes, we are tempted to take the easy way out of a trial, even if it’s not God’s way. Jesus Himself was offered all the kingdoms of the world if only He would worship Satan. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how Satan works as “the splitter,” separating us from God, each other, and our true identity in Christ. Will we stand firm on God’s Word?
June 19, 2025 ListenThe Desert, The Devil, And You – Part 1 of 2
The devil wants to split us from the fabric of God’s love—making us believe God doesn’t keep His promises. But Jesus fought off Satan by using the Word of God. In this message from Matthew 4, Pastor Lutzer reveals the underlying purposes of temptation—purposes of both the devil and God. Temptation is the crucible of faith.
June 18, 2025 Listen
